At UN, Somalia slams Israel’s Somaliland recognition as ‘threat’ to peace
Somalia says it is concerned the recognition serves as a pretext for the forced relocation of Palestinians.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-12-29
McClenaghan targets big 2026 after 'year of physical pain'
Having been appointed MBE in the New Year Honours, Olympic pommel horse champion Rhys McClenaghan says he is "all in" after an injury-wrecked 2025.
bbc.com
UK’s Octopus Energy to sell stake in tech spin-off Kraken at $8.65bn valuation
Investors including D1 Capital Partners, Fidelity and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan to purchase $1bn in equity
ft.com
Littler overcomes Cross and crowd jeers to battle into quarter-finals
World No 1 Luke Littler is through to the quarter-finals of the World Darts Championship after battling to a 4-2 victory over former world champion Rob Cross at the Alexandra Palace.
skysports.com
Littler 'given a work-out' but battles past Cross
Rob Cross made the world number one work for it, but Luke Littler stood firm to book his place in the quarter finals.
skysports.com
Kildunne on receiving news of her MBE
England full-back Ellie Kildunne says she "thought it was spam" when she first heard that she would be appointed an MBE in the 2025 New Year Honours.
bbc.com
'Proud of the journey I've been on' - Greenwood on MBE honour
England and Manchester City defender Alex Greenwood tells BBC Radio 5 Live she is "proud of the journey" she has been on as she is appointed an MBE in the 2025 New Year Honours.
bbc.com
Actors Idris Elba and Meera Syal receive New Year honours
Chief executives of Sainsbury’s and National Grid were also recognised in the 2026 list
ft.com
'Huge honour' - Olympic champion McClenaghan appointed MBE
More than 50 people from Northern Ireland have been recognised in the New Year Honours List.
bbc.com
Two of Keir Starmer’s closest allies named in new year honours list
MP Anneliese Dodds made a dame and former head of Labour Together thinktank Jonathan Ashworth a CBE Two of Keir Starmer’s closest allies have been named in the new year honours list.The former inte...
theguardian.com
Torvill & Dean and Wiegman recognised in New Year Honours
Ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean become a dame and knight in the New Year Honours list, while England women's manager Sarina Wiegman is made an honorary dame.
bbc.com
Honours for football executives who helped save Celtic and Hearts
Former Celtic chief executive Fergus McCann and ex-Hearts chair Ann Budge have been recognised in the New Year Honours.
bbc.com
Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo Make King Charles’s New Year Honors List
England’s national women’s team lifts the trophy after defeating Spain to win the European women’s soccer championship, in July in Switzerland.
nytimes.com
Lionesses and Red Roses recognised in New Year Honours list
England Lionesses and England Red Roses were recognised with awards in the New Year Honours list after securing more major silverware in 2025.
skysports.com
Hearts' Budge and iconic Celtic duo recognised in New Year Honours list
Ann Budge said being recognised in King Charles' New Year Honours list was a "very nice" way to wrap up her "incredible" time as Hearts chair.
skysports.com
Wiegman an honorary dame as Lionesses and Red Roses get honours
England Lionesses and England Red Roses were recognised with awards in the New Year Honours list after securing more major silverware in 2025.
skysports.com
Terra: The End of An Era
Introduction Launched into the night sky nearly 26 years ago, on December 19, 1999, from Vandenberg Air Force Base (now Space Force Base), Terra was NASA’s first Earth Observing System (EOS) Flagsh...
nasa.gov
Deaths in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants
Clockwise from left: Rob Reiner, Val Kilmer, Diane Keaton, David Lynch, Robert Redford, Pope Francis and Gene Hackman.
nytimes.com
The Final Earth Observer Editor’s Corner: October–December 2025
It is with a heavy heart that I announce that NASA Earth Science Communications has directed The Earth Observer to conduct an orderly shutdown of the publication. No new content will be published a...
nasa.gov
The State of CERES: Updates and Highlights
Introduction The Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System (CERES) was initially designed in the late-1980s and early-1990s as a facility instrument for NASA’s Earth Observing System (EOS). Sinc...
nasa.gov
Louis V. Gerstner, Who Revived a Faltering IBM in the ’90s, Dies at 83
Louis V. Gerstner Jr. in his office at IBM’s headquarters in Armonk, N.Y., in 2001. He was with Dr. Yvette Burton, a technology consultant.
nytimes.com
Tributes as Joshua team members die in fatal crash
Tributes have been paid to two of Anthony Joshua's "close friends and team members" after they were killed in a crash in Nigeria, in which the British heavyweight boxer was injured.
bbc.com
French village memorialises far-right actress Brigitte Bardot
Saint-Tropez residents paid tribute to French actress Brigitte Bardot outside her home, a day after she died at 91.
aljazeera.com
The Year in Pictures
We look back on 2025 with some of the best New York Times photographs.
nytimes.com
Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state is controversial
Somaliland wants international recognition - here's why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.
bbc.com
U.S. Pledges $2 Billion for U.N. Aid but Trump Administration Tells Agencies to ‘Adapt, Shrink, or Die’
Bags of rations being unloaded at a World Food Program distribution point last year at a temporary camp for refugees from Sudan in Adre, Chad.
nytimes.com
Russia Threatens to Toughen Its Stance on Ending the War in Ukraine
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia meeting with military officers in Moscow on Monday, in a photo released by Russian state media.
nytimes.com
2025 was the year AI got a vibe check
AI’s early-2025 spending spree featured massive raises and trillion-dollar infrastructure promises. By year’s end, hype gave way to a vibe check, with growing scrutiny over sustainability, safety,...
techcrunch.com
2025 Space Station Science Snapshots
2025 marks another year pushing the boundaries of scientific research aboard the International Space Station. This past year, over 750 investigations were conducted aboard the space station, suppor...
nasa.gov
Six alleged ISIL fighters killed in overnight raid in northwestern Turkiye
At least six suspected ISIL fighters and three Turkish police officers were killed after a shootout in Turkiye.
aljazeera.com
South Africa edge Zimbabwe 3-2 to book AFCON 2025 knockout place
Meanwhile, a second-string Egypt side maintains their unbeaten record in a goalless draw with Angola.
aljazeera.com
Number of people who say Britons must be born in UK is rising, study shows
Exclusive: Research finds ‘worrying’ surge in support for hard-right narratives on national identityThe number of people who believe “Britishness” is something you are born with has almost doubled...
theguardian.com
Plaud Note Pro is an excellent AI-powered recorder that I carry everywhere
Plaud Note Pro is a $179 notetaker, which is an excellent recording device first
techcrunch.com
US pledges $2bn for humanitarian aid, but tells UN 'adapt or die'
The pledge was welcomed by the UN, but comes after previous major cuts to US funding for humanitarian operations.
bbc.com
MIT scientists find a way to rejuvenate the immune system as we age
As the immune system weakens with age, scientists have found a way to restore some of its lost strength. By delivering mRNA to the liver, they created a temporary source of immune-boosting signals...
sciencedaily.com
Bunting says son, 13, receiving online abuse
World number four Stephen Bunting says his son has been the victim of online abuse after Bunting's exit from the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship.
bbc.com
Detroit is about to get its first woman mayor with Democrat Mary Sheffield
Detroit gets its first new mayor in a dozen years, as 38-year-old Mary Sheffield is sworn in. Sheffield also becomes Detroit's first woman mayor.
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Melanie Watson Bernhardt, ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Actress, Dies at 57
Melanie Watson Bernhardt played Kathy Gordon in the hit television show “Diff’rent Strokes” starring Gary Coleman.
nytimes.com
NASA to Preview US Spacewalks at Space Station in January
NASA astronauts will conduct a pair of spacewalks in January outside of the International Space Station to prepare for the installation of a roll-out solar array and complete other tasks. Experts f...
nasa.gov
Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter & Sunderland fan Tom A Smith
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter and Sunderland fan Tom A Smith - and AI - with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.
bbc.com
Manby continues dream run at Ally Pally while Aspinall suffers exit
Charlie Manby reached the last 16 of the World Darts Championship on debut after defeating 'Rapid' Ricky Evans 4-2 as crowd-favourite Nathan Aspinall was knocked out.
skysports.com
What we know about deadly clashes after protests in Syria
Syrian government troops have been deployed after demonstrations sparked by a mosque explosion led to deadly clashes.
aljazeera.com
Aspinall latest seed to fall as Manby, 20, wins
Nathan Aspinall becomes the latest seed to fall at the PDC World Championship, but 20-year-old Charlie Manby sets up a tie against 10th seed Gian van Veen.
bbc.com
From Adolescence to the manosphere: has 2025 been the year of the boy?
Much attention was paid to the problem of misogyny, but focus was also placed on issues such as paternity leave and mental healthThe prime minister said it was a “really hard watch”, while a Britis...
theguardian.com
Why the electrical grid needs more software
The electrical grid is facing unprecedented stress from the addition of new data centers. Software could offer a cost-effective way to boost reliability and capacity.
techcrunch.com
A Galactic Embrace
Mid-infrared data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (in white, gray, and red) and X-ray data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory (in blue) come together in this photo of colliding spiral gal...
nasa.gov
Silver price tumbles as record-breaking rally goes into reverse
Rapid post-Christmas rally unwinds, dragging down gold and other precious metals
ft.com
Deadly protests and clashes in Syria – what happened and what’s next?
Unrest grips Syria's Mediterranean cities after a deadly mosque attack sparks demonstrations.
aljazeera.com
A gold catalyst just broke a decade old green chemistry record
A new catalyst design could transform how acetaldehyde is made from renewable bioethanol. Researchers found that a carefully balanced mix of gold, manganese, and copper creates a powerful synergy t...
sciencedaily.com
How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others
Learn how to use Spotify, Canva, Figma, Expedia, and other apps directly in ChatGPT.
techcrunch.com
New Iraqi parliament holds first session, elects speaker
Haybat al-Halbousi, from the Taqaddum (Progress) Party, has been elected as speaker of the new parliament.
aljazeera.com
Myanmar pro-military party claims huge lead in contentious elections
UN human rights chief condemns the elections, citing a crackdown on dissent.
aljazeera.com
Man Utd sign Germany international Schuller
Manchester United have signed Germany international Lea Schuller from Bayern Munich until June 2029.
bbc.com
Anthony Joshua injured in fatal Nigeria car crash
The British heavyweight boxer suffered minor injuries in the crash which killed two people, near Lagos.
bbc.com
Protests, strikes after Iran’s economic situation rapidly deteriorates
Iranians are further squeezed every day amid a tanking economy, an energy crisis, water bankruptcy and lethal pollution.
aljazeera.com
SoftBank strikes $4bn AI data centre deal with DigitalBridge
Acquisition continues Masayoshi Son’s spate of artificial intelligence investments
ft.com
The 32 top enterprise tech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the enterprise tech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
techcrunch.com
Joshua helped from vehicle after fatal car crash in Nigeria
Warning: This footage contains distressing scenes. British heavyweight Anthony Joshua is helped from a vehicle - in which he was a passenger - after a fatal car crash in Nigeria. (Pictures:@akinyem...
skysports.com
2025: Trump’s year of ’emergency’, ‘invasion’ and ‘narcoterrorism’
US president claims widespread and varied emergencies to justify executive authority in first year of second term.
aljazeera.com
Thailand, Cambodia agree to build on ceasefire in talks in China’s Yunnan
Countries meet for a second day of negotiations after a truce agreed on Saturday to halt weeks of fighting.
aljazeera.com
Trump live: US president to meet with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu
Trump's meeting with Netanyahu comes after he touted progress in achieving a resolution to Russia's war in Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Hamas armed wing confirms death of Abu Obeida, other leaders
This is a breaking news story.
aljazeera.com
This is what happened after recent Netanyahu meetings with US Presidents
Netanyahu is set to meet the US president again, with past meetings since the Gaza war followed by regional escalation.
aljazeera.com
No 10 defends campaign to release Abd el-Fattah despite his ‘abhorrent’ tweets
MPs reject call to strip British-Egyptian activist of UK nationality over social media posts from a decade agoDowning Street has defended its campaign for the release of a British-Egyptian activist...
theguardian.com
The events that defined world politics in 2025
From Vance’s shock Munich speech to the release of the Epstein files, Trump’s return to power has shaped the year
ft.com
Stingless bees from the Amazon granted legal rights in world first
Planet’s oldest bee species and primary pollinators were under threat from deforestation and competition from ‘killer bees’Stingless bees from the Amazon have become the first insects to be granted...
theguardian.com
‘An Arab in a post-9/11 world’: Khalid Abdalla’s one-man play about belonging comes to Australia
In Nowhere, The Crown actor interweaves personal experience and family history with commentary on western colonialism and the Israel-Gaza warGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhen British-...
theguardian.com
I knew all about the NHS’s challenges and flaws. But then as a patient, I saw the love and the magic | Anne Perkins
There is something about the care and professionalism to be seen on a ward that defies abstract analysis: a reminder of what it is to be humanI watched Nye, the National Theatre’s hit show about An...
theguardian.com
Bawdy Beryl, slick Seurat, titanic Tracey and the glory of Gaudí: the best art shows and architecture in 2026
Must-sees include Beryl Cook’s postwar brilliance, Tracey Emin’s new highs, Frida Kahlo’s confessions – plus Google’s HQ and Gaudí’s finally finished fever dream Continue reading...
theguardian.com
VCs predict strong enterprise AI adoption next year — again
More than 20 venture capitalists share their thoughts on AI agents, enterprise AI budgets and more for 2026.
techcrunch.com
I thought I was going to die after collapse - Rush
Liverpool legend Ian Rush says he thought he was close to dying after contracting superflu earlier in December and spending five days in hospital.
bbc.com
Baylor defends signing ex-NBA pick amid criticism
Baylor coach Scott Drew defended his signing of former NBA draft pick James Nnaji, saying he's merely adapting to the current climate of college basketball.
espn.com
Anthony Joshua injured in deadly car crash in Nigeria
Police say two people died in a car crash in Ogun State involving two-time former heavyweight champion.
aljazeera.com
Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices
Fifa president Gianni Infantino defends the cost of World Cup tickets following "absolutely crazy" demand from the public.
bbc.com
DR Congo fan holds ‘Lumumba pose’ for full AFCON match
A DR Congo fan known as ‘Lumumba’ stood motionless in the stands for the entire match against Senegal at AFCON.
aljazeera.com
Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds as frontline shows aftermath of fighting
Thailand and Cambodia have halted fighting after weeks of clashes along their disputed border.
aljazeera.com
US stocks eclipsed by rest of world in 2025 as investors diversify
Chinese AI advances and the effects of Donald Trump’s trade war have boosted markets outside the US
ft.com
iMP Tech Mini Arcade Pro Review: A Nintendo Switch Arcade Cabinet
A fun diversion for retro gaming on the Nintendo Switch 2—if you can stand to look at it.
wired.com
Liverpool have the worst set-piece record in Europe - why?
No team in Europe’s big five leagues has conceded more set-play goals (12) than Liverpool this season. It has become Arne Slot's kryptonite.
skysports.com
Recent clashes in coastal Syria “not the fault” of government
"This is the state building itself. And state institution building takes time."
aljazeera.com
‘The most culturally Iranian of all Iranians died so far from Iran’: the towering legacy of Bahram Beyzaie
Beyzaie, who has died aged 87, wove myth, folklore and classical Persian literature into stories that defend against a regime which sought to obliterate themOne of the last messages I sent to the g...
theguardian.com
Mars dust storms are crackling with electricity
Mars isn’t just dusty—it crackles with electricity. Scientists discovered that dust devils can generate tiny electric sparks, captured for the first time by Perseverance’s microphone. These static...
sciencedaily.com
From ‘global cooling’ to ‘beautiful coal’: Trump’s startling climate claims of 2025
Trump ratcheted up his questionable claims about the environment and how to deal, if at all, with the threats to itIn the past decade at the forefront of US politics, Donald Trump has unleashed a b...
theguardian.com
Why the Eagles can win Super Bowl for second year in a row
We select some of the winners and losers from Week 17 in the NFL as the playoff race heads to the final weekend of the regular season...
skysports.com
‘He has come back from the dead’: Chevy Chase spent eight days in a coma during Covid pandemic
In documentary I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not, the actor and his family revealed that doctors told them to ‘prepare yourselves for the worst’Chevy Chase suffered “near fatal” heart failure which le...
theguardian.com
The Best Vacuum for Pet Hair—We Tested Many to Find Which Ones Work Best (2026)
Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.
wired.com
‘A total knockout!’ The best television you never watched in 2025
From the most beautiful show Netflix has ever made to a thriller about a menopausal hitwoman and a dazzling documentary set in outer space, here are some TV gems that may have passed you by this ye...
theguardian.com
The Worst Hacks of 2025
From university breaches to cyberattacks that shut down whole supply chains, these were the worst cybersecurity incidents of the year.
wired.com
Arteta: Arsenal will be 'actively looking' for January signings
Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal must be prepared to act in the January transfer window as they continue to struggle with injury problems.
skysports.com
Bunting reveals 'hurt' at hateful messages directed at son
Stephen Bunting says his family have been hurt by social media "hate" directed at his son following his exit from the World Darts Championship.
skysports.com
Keep, dump or extend: What transfers should Man United make in January?
The January transfer window opens this week, and big clubs like Man United have plenty of big decisions to make -- including with Ruben Amorim himself.
espn.com
Susie Figgis obituary
Respected casting director who oversaw the choice of the three young leads for the Harry Potter filmsSusie Figgis, who has died of cancer aged 77, was one of Britain’s most respected screen casting...
theguardian.com
Russia may gain more than lose from a US intervention in Venezuela
The US escalation against Caracas may be part of a larger realignment for a new world order.
aljazeera.com
Final Premiership games of 2025 analysed as Celtic look to catch Hearts
Celtic have the chance to really ignite their Scottish Premiership defence in their final game of 2025, while Rangers could keep their title hopes alive with another win.
skysports.com
Who really won Iraq’s elections?
Formation of the new government will have to tread a fine line to satisfy domestic and international pressures.
aljazeera.com
Andy Zaltzman: ‘Aristophanes is total comedy: political satire, slapstick and dick jokes’
The standup on studying Ancient Greek comedy at university, his worst gig and having the test scores shouted at him during setsHow did you get into comedy?Slightly by accident. I had tried standup...
theguardian.com
3 New Tricks to Try With Google Gemini Live After Its Latest Major Upgrade
Google's AI is now even smarter, and more versatile.
wired.com
The New Surveillance State Is You
Privacy may be dead, but civilians are turning conventional wisdom on its head by surveilling the cops as much as the cops surveil them.
wired.com
Video: Trump and Zelenskyy hail ‘progress’ on Russia-Ukraine peace plan
US President Trump and Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy are talking up prospects of ending the war with Russia.
aljazeera.com
For Zelensky, Just Keeping Trump Talking About Ukraine Peace Deal Counts as a Win
A Ukrainian soldier monitoring the sky for Russian drones in the Donetsk region this past week.
nytimes.com
Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking newly signed ceasefire deal
The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday.
bbc.com
Bhutan bowler sets T20 record with eight wickets
A bowler from Bhutan becomes the first cricketer to take eight wickets in a T20 international.
bbc.com
The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2025
From Donald Trump to DOGE to Chinese hackers, this year the internet's chaos caused outsized real-world harm.
wired.com
'I cannot forget this until I die' - Sudan's players on horrors of civil war
Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will "fight" for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
bbc.com
Ex-boxing champ Joshua injured in fatal crash
Anthony Joshua suffered minor injuries Monday in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two other passengers.
espn.com
Tents flooded by heavy rains in Gaza amid calls for Israel to let in aid
Heavy winter rains and strong winds have brought new dangers to displaced Palestinians in a Gaza devastated by Israel.
aljazeera.com
Ukraine and the battle for Trump’s mind
Talks about ending the war are really about securing US punishment of the other side
ft.com
Five Takeaways From the New York Times Profile of Marjorie Taylor Greene
Greene and her staff at the Capitol complex in mid-December, when she cast her final vote on her last day working in Washington.
nytimes.com
Experts Question Denmark’s Vaccine Program as a Model for the U.S.
Denmark, a country of six million, has universal health care, so Danes can get treated more easily for diseases than Americans and often seek medical help earlier.
nytimes.com
‘Pure euphoric escapism’: why Adventureland is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers highlighting their most rewatched comfort films is an ode to the charming 80s-set comedyWhile casting his knockout quasi-biopic The Social Network, film-maker Da...
theguardian.com
Arc Raiders review – pure multiplayer pleasure
PC, Xbox, PlayStation 5; Embark StudiosThe breakout hit, which has players coming together (or turning on each other) to battle intimidating robots in an apocalyptic future, is worth the hypeArc Ra...
theguardian.com
Claire Brosseau Wants to Die. Will Canada Let Her?
Ms. Brosseau says mental illness has made her life unbearable. She wants a medically assisted death. Even her psychiatrists are split over whether she should have one.
nytimes.com
You’ve been targeted by government spyware. Now what?
Tech companies are increasingly warning their customers that they have been targeted by governments with advanced government spyware, such as NSO's Pegasus or Paragon's Graphite. What happens after...
techcrunch.com
The Earth Is Nearing an Environmental Tipping Point
Today’s global coral bleaching events are the worst kind of climate warning.
wired.com
Uganda vs Nigeria: AFCON 2025 – team news, start times and lineups
Already through to the round of 16, Nigeria face Uganda in their final group fixture, eyeing a 100 percent record.
aljazeera.com
Weather tracker: Polar wind set to end warmth in US south and midwest
Spring-like weather experienced by many Americans to end, while heavy snow in Japan brings deadly conditionsA week of extremes in the US as Arctic air plunges southwards across many states, sweepin...
theguardian.com
17 weeks, 255 games and a much clearer NFL playoff picture: Barnwell on what really mattered, week by week
Bill Barnwell picked out what most impacted the NFL playoff hunt across the entire season, from the Lions' dud in Week 1 to the Steelers' struggles Sunday.
espn.com
The English House by Dan Cruickshank review – if walls could talk
A deep dive into the creation of eight buildings from the 1700s to the 1900s tells some very human storiesHistory used to be about wars and dates, but to the architecture writer and TV presenter Da...
theguardian.com
Stork of Hope review – Belarusian Holocaust drama paints a flattering portrait of its citizens
Cliche-ridden, excessively sentimental and lacking in historical rigour, this film is a grave act of nationalist self-soothingNothing says happy Hanukah like a Holocaust-themed movie, especially if...
theguardian.com
Source: Bears rookie WR Burden has quad injury
Bears rookie WR Luther Burden III suffered a quad injury Sunday night that is not thought to be serious, a source told ESPN.
espn.com
Winter floods wreak havoc on Gaza displacement camps as Israel blocks aid
Heavy rains flood Gaza, leaving families struggling to stay dry amid aid shortages and widespread Israeli destruction.
aljazeera.com
Kosovo’s prime minister claims victory in snap election
Kosovo’s caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti said he will move quickly to form a new government.
aljazeera.com
Melbourne Ashes pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC
The pitch from the two-day Boxing Day Ashes Test in Melbourne is rated as "unsatisfactory" by the International Cricket Council.
bbc.com
Russia-Ukraine war live: At least 1 killed in Russian attack on Donetsk
Russia shells the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk, killing at least one and injuring five others.
aljazeera.com
How monopolies caused havoc around the world in 2025
From tech companies to airlines and streaming services, monopolies are becoming more problematic around the world.
aljazeera.com
Leonard equals Clippers record in win over Pistons
Kawhi Leonard equals the Los Angeles Clippers record for most points in a game to help his side beat the Detroit Pistons 112-99.
bbc.com
Can Texas Tech's billionaire booster Cody Campbell fix college sports?
Texas Tech's billionaire booster has turned the Red Raiders into a powerhouse. Can he fix college sports next?
espn.com
The hill I will die on: Pigeons are working-class heroes and deserve some respect | Toussaint Douglass
These unfairly maligned animals were nuggets for our ancestors and served for the UK during the second world warIs there something I would figuratively die on a hill for? Yes, there is – and as it...
theguardian.com
Twenty-six QBs to watch in the 2026 transfer portal
From top targets to top backups, we've tiered QBs ahead of the transfer portal officially opening Jan. 2.
espn.com
Syrian gov’t troops deployed to Latakia, Tartous after deadly clashes
The deployment comes after deadly unrest amid protests by the Alawite minority in the coastal cities.
aljazeera.com
Why is the USWNT so low on the top 50 of ESPN FC Women's Rank?
For the first time ever, a USWNT player isn't in the top 20 of ESPN FC Women's Rank, our list of the top 50 players in the world. Why?
espn.com
S Korea’s ex-first lady accused of taking bribes, meddling in state affairs
Kim Keon-hee took more than $200,000 in bribes and illegally intervened in state affairs, South Korean prosecutors say.
aljazeera.com
The number that will decide 2026 for all 15 American League teams
We did the NL. Now it's time to dive into the stats that could make -- or break -- each AL club in the new year.
espn.com
What you missed and biggest storylines to watch for the 2025-26 NBA season
Here are the biggest storylines you missed in the first half of the 2025-26 NBA regular season, and what to watch in the New Year.
espn.com
Life lessons with radio legend Jenni Murray: the best podcasts of the week
The former Woman’s Hour host speaks candidly with older stars such as Paul Merton and Trevor McDonald. Plus, the secrets of how to win the World Cup!Former Woman’s Hour host Jenni Murray offers an...
theguardian.com
A French Youth review – bullfighters grapple with the horns of valour and acceptance
Jérémie Battaglia’s captivating documentary follows two north African raseteurs battling bulls and systemic racism in southern FranceIn southern France, the ancient and controversial tradition of C...
theguardian.com
Grenfell firms still receiving multimillion-pound public contracts, analysis finds
Survivors urge government to stop using suppliers cited in public inquiry into fire in which 72 people diedSurvivors of the Grenfell Tower fire have called on the government to stop companies impli...
theguardian.com
TV tonight: a ceramicist cracks in a new series of Midsomer Murders
DCI Barnaby and DS Winter deal with an angry artist. Plus: Rob Rinder and AJ Odudu suffer in The Celebrity Apprentice. Here’s what to watch this evening8.30pm, ITV1Families, eh? When Stourwick patr...
theguardian.com
'Room for fireworks' - Van Gerwen ready for clash with 'phenomenal' Anderson
Michael van Gerwen says there is "room for fireworks" when he faces Gary Anderson in the most exciting match of the World Darts Championship yet in the fourth round on Tuesday night.
skysports.com
Third of Reform UK’s council leaders have expressed vaccine-sceptic views
Health minister decries criticism of vaccinations by heads of four authorities as ‘dangerous and utterly irresponsible’A third of Reform UK’s council leaders across the country have expressed vacci...
theguardian.com
‘They want to destroy my career’: Kiwi Chow on life as a dissenting director in Hong Kong
With his new film rejected by official censors, the award-winning film-maker says he is being punished for his outspoken viewsIn Hong Kong, where dissent is now characterised by silence, few dare o...
theguardian.com
Muddy Valkyries, a trashy Juno and a wheelie: Tristram Kenton’s best opera pictures of 2025
From Tchaikovsky to Turnage, and Handel to Heggie, here are Guardian photographer Tristram Kenton’s favourite opera images of the year• Shock and awe: our critics on the best classical events of th...
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The BBC tells the story of Britain in a way Netflix simply cannot. In the year to come, please remember that | Tony Hall
I love many shows on the streaming channels, but the BBC is our storyteller. It defines a nation and its culture – and we must defend itTony Hall was director general of the BBC between April 2013...
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'Raising questions' isn't enough. The best films of the year took a stance
Now is not the time for subtlety, nostalgia or neutrality on screen.
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Country diary: A rare giant in the quiet of the wood | Sarah Lambert
Old Sulehay Forest, Northamptonshire: Distant church bells are about all I can hear as I stand below a 500-year-old small-leaved lime – a tree that may be making an unlikely comebackOn a bright win...
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Five-year-old boy dies after getting caught in Japan ski travelator
Officials spent 40 minutes dismantling the travelator to free him, but he was later pronounced dead.
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The World Wants More Ube. Philippine Farmers Are Struggling to Keep Up.
Soaring demand and extreme weather worsened by climate change have wiped out harvests of the popular purple yam.
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New series of The Traitors is really, really brutal, says Claudia Winkleman
After the huge success of the celebrity version the producers added a twist – and host says it all gets ‘hardcore’With its cloak and dagger plots and gripping finale, The Celebrity Traitors became...
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The mystery of flight MH370: will a new search find the missing airliner after more than a decade?
In 2014 the Malaysian Airlines jet vanished over the Indian Ocean. Now the team that located Shackleton’s Endurance is looking again with the latest undersea robotsMore than a decade after Malaysia...
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Gambling firms spent nearly £5m to advertise on TfL since London mayor’s ban pledge
Sadiq Khan’s office blames delay on lack of government guidance on links between gambling ads and harmGambling companies have spent nearly £5m to advertise on the London transport network since Sad...
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What happened next: Maggots, rats and growing despair – a year of the Birmingham bin strike
Action began in January, before an all-out strike in March. For locals, the flytipping, vermin, maggots and mess are taking a huge environmental and emotional tollIt’s an icy cold winter morning, a...
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Starmer v Starmer: why is the former human rights lawyer so cautious about defending human rights? – from The Audio Long Read
Many of his supporters hoped the prime minister would restore the UK’s commitment to international law. Yet Labour’s record over the past year has been curiously mixedBy Daniel Trilling. Read by Si...
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Heat, drought and fire: how extreme weather pushed nature to its limits in 2025
National Trust says these are ‘alarm signals we cannot ignore’ as climate breakdown puts pressure on wildlifeExtremes of weather have pushed nature to its limits in 2025, putting wildlife, plants a...
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The AI boom is not a bubble
Valuations may be spectacular and a bust could come — but while there’s exuberance there is no mania or irrationality
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UK needs £800bn of new funding by 2040 to meet defence pledge, says report
Unfunded projects include construction of new barracks, munitions factories and spending on naval hubs
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Diamonds are powering a new quantum revolution
By inserting tiny imperfections into the stones, scientists open up possibilities in computing, encryption and sensors
ft.com
Accounting body scraps remote exams to combat cheating
Decision follows scandals at Big Four and comes as AI tools make it easier to circumvent invigilators
ft.com
Fire at Indonesia retirement home kills 16 people
Police say the fire at the Werdha Damai retirement home in the city of Manado killed 16 and wounded three others.
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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid rebuff Napoli's Mastantuono move
Napoli want Real Madrid midfielder Franco Mastantuono on loan, but he won't be allowed to move this month. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Trump Says the U.S. Struck a ‘Big Facility’ in Campaign Against Venezuela
Such an attack would be the first on land since President Trump began his military campaign against Venezuela.
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An orphan's brutal murder shines a spotlight on child abuse in Somalia
The woman who was supposed to care for Saabirin Saylaan was found to have beaten and tortured her.
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John Simpson: 'I've reported on 40 wars but I've never seen a year like 2025'
2025 has been a year of multiple major conflicts and it is becoming clear that one of them has geopolitical implications of unparalleled importance.
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Europe’s largest defence groups set to return $5bn to shareholders in 2025
Sector increases investment and rewards investors after surge in global military spending following Ukraine war
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Mexico Train Derailment Kills 13 People
Mexican emergency workers rescuing passengers from a train that derailed in the southern state of Oaxaca on Sunday.
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Sauron, the high-end home security startup for “super premium” customers, plucks a new CEO out of Sonos
Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,404
These are the key developments from day 1,404 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Trump and Netanyahu to meet in Florida at a crucial moment for the Gaza ceasefire
President Trump could use the face-to-face at his Mar-a-Lago estate to look for ways to speed up the peace process, as Israel's leader has been accused of not pushing his side to move fast enough.
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Trump and Zelensky appear more upbeat - but show little evidence that peace is near for Ukraine
Although both leaders express optimism in Florida there is no indication of progress, writes the BBC's Vitaliy Shevchenko.
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Trump and Zelensky Meet to Iron Out Peace Plan, but Deal Remains Elusive
President Trump hosted President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday. “In a few weeks, we’ll know one way or another,” Mr. Trump said of a peace deal.
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Kosovo's ruling party wins election after months of political deadlock
The decisive victory for the Albanian nationalist Vetevendosje party means a third term for leader Albin Kurti.
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Trump and Zelenskyy talks fail to deliver breakthrough on Ukraine peace deal
US president says ‘thorny’ issues remain on ending Europe’s biggest land war in 80 years
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Ravens-Steelers on 'SNF' to cap Week 18 slate
The NFL has announced the full final-weekend schedule, with the marquee matchup between the Ravens and Steelers set to take place on "Sunday Night Football" on NBC, with the winner making the playo...
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Kawhi puts up career-high 55 for streaking Clips
Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points as the Clippers extended their winning streak with a victory over the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons.
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Help UK ceramics industry or ‘lose piece of national identity’, government told
Unions and thinktank urge action to save sector hit by sky-high energy bills, cheap imports and underinvestmentBritain will lose a piece of its national identity if the country’s ceramics industry...
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How Raya was able to execute 'absolutely brilliant' save against Brighton
Match of the day Pundit Joe Hart breaks down how David Raya was able to execute an 'absolutely brilliant' save for Arsenal in their 2-1 victory over Brighton.
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Richarlison excels in otherwise 'not great' game for Spurs - Hart
Match of the Day pundit Joe Hart says Richarlison stood out for Tottenham Hotspur in a match where they were 'absolutely battered' by Crystal Palace despite winning 1-0.
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How Deepfakes Could Lead to Doomsday
America’s nuclear warning systems aren’t ready for AI.